Christmas gift ideas: Experiences to remember, part 2

5 December 2018

Find a present for the person who has everything with a fabulous gift experience

by Jemima Forbes

What do you get that special someone who already has everything … for Christmas? While it’s a particularly tricky endeavour, there is a novel and inspiring way around it. This year, gift them an experience. From exhilarating and exciting activity days to a delicious dinner or afternoon tea with a spectacular view, there is an experience out there that not only feels personalised, but unique, too. Here are our top picks for foodies, sports fans, spa lovers and fans of the royal family.

Finally, you can always go a little leftfield, with a dining experience in more unusual surroundings. Few can match a classic Sunday Lunch at No Man’s Fort, a former defence island turned luxury hotel in the Solent.

Visit to Kensington Palace and Champagne Afternoon Tea for two at the 5* Bentley Hotel, London

Roam the corridors and chambers of Queen Victoria’s childhood home with a visit to Kensington Palace, which also includes a champagne afternoon tea fit for royalty at the five stars Bentley Hotel.

If it’s the current monarch they admire, then a tour of Windsor Castle makes for a fine festive gift. It also includes afternoon tea aboard the Melody, which sails along the Thames as you enjoy your sandwiches and scones.

For those fascinated with the royal family’s role in Britain’s naval history, seeing the magnificent HMS Victory in person will no doubt delight — plus they’ll be able to visit as much as they like with a one year Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for two.

From pampering pedicures and fragrant facials to the full works at a rejuvenating spa weekend, there are plenty of ways to spoil your loved ones. For those who require regular de-stressing, a Champneys Spa Pick Me Up will leave them feeling supremely relaxed after a facial and back massage.

Meanwhile, a gourmet pamper retreat – at a choice of three Radisson Blu Edwardian hotels around the UK – offers guests one of four treatments, as well as the option of a delicious afternoon tea or lunch spread.

Exploring their favourite team’s stomping ground with a football stadium tour for two will no doubt thrill footie fans. It’s the opportunity to see their club’s stadium in a totally different light, especially when compared to the usual matchday experience.

Traditionalists, on the other hand, might prefer a day spent clay pigeon shooting – with various outdoor locations around the UK, this gift could be the perfect excuse for your giftee to extend the experience into a much longer staycation.

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